Tea imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported tea worth $4.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Namibia imports tea from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.2M | 95% |
| Germany | $125K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $27K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 0.3% |
| China | $13K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 54% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 33% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 9.2% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia tea imports (HS 0902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported tea worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (54% of the value) and 0902.30 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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